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Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

3 stars
DIAZ QUINTAS #115 COL. CENTRO, OAXACA DE JUAREZ, 68000
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
9 reviews
Friendly Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

The Hotel was a mini 5 star.. The staff was very kind and curtious. Our Spanish is very poor, but,... See full review

  • Joe
  • Feb 27, 2011
Unexpectedly Great Hotel

Oaxaca is a fascinating, beautiful, and safe destination. Despite good reviews on line, I confess... See full review

  • Papiman
  • Feb 16, 2011
The Holiday Inn Express Centro Historico Oaxaca is conveniently located in the Historical Center of the city just a short walk from promenade which leads to the town square (z�calo). The beauty of this award winning hotel is complemented with an art gallery of original oil paintings from the most renowned Oaxacan artists. All our rooms and suites feature remote-controlled air conditioning, hair dryer, coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, telephone with two lines and data port. Express Breakfast (American Breakfast Buffet), business center, heated outdoor swimming pool, indoor parking on premise and special events hall with capacity for up to 170 persons are additional facilities and services offered by the hotel. The Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca represents a style of service and hospitality that is traditional to the State of Oaxaca.

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DIAZ QUINTAS #115 COL. CENTRO, OAXACA DE JUAREZ, 68000

Area served
OAXACA
Nearby airports
Int. de Oaxaca Benito Ju�rez, (OAX), 7.00, N, Km
Area description
Downtown - DOWNTOWN

Amenities

  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Currency Exchange
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Email Service
  • FAX
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Overhead Projector
  • Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Temperature Control
  • Tour Desk
  • TV

Dining

El Sagrario
Mexican Decoration/Regional and Continental food and bar services
VIP's
Continental and Mexican food/coffee-restaurant
Paco's
Regional food
Asador Vasco
Spanish and regional dishes, panoramic view of the z�calo (Town Square)

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (9)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Overall score

4.3 / 5
9 out of 9
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.1
Value:
4.4

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

5
Joe
Essex Junction, Vermont
Feb 27, 2011

Friendly Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

The Hotel was a mini 5 star.. The staff was very kind and curtious. Our Spanish is very poor, but, we had very little trouble communicating and we never felt like we did not belong. We spent time touring Monte Alban, Churchs, local cultural/historical museums, and some amazing Art Gallerys. From the small street cafe to the upscale restaurant, the food was heaven on earth. The people made us feel like family.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Monte Alban, please see the Santo Domingo cultural museum first. It helps understand the history. Many of the Art Gallery's are simply full of splendid talent.

Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

4
Papiman
Charlottesville, VA
Feb 16, 2011

Unexpectedly Great Hotel

Oaxaca is a fascinating, beautiful, and safe destination. Despite good reviews on line, I confess I had low expectations of this hotel, having stayed in some mediocre Holiday Inn Express properties in the US. However, the hotel was extremely comfortable, with a large room, great view, very comfortable bed, and an exceptionally well-organized and efficient manager and staff. Breakfasts (included in price) were fabulous. Both the manager and the staff went way out of their way on several occasions to help us. Neighborhood is extremely quiet and residential, with easy access (1-2 blocks) to small stores, an ATM, and an internet cafe. Fabulous tourist attractions, shopping, and 5-star restaurants like La Olla are only 5-6 blocks away. We also were extremely happy with the tour agency housed in the lobby, which offers amazingly cheap but very good group tours to Monte Alban and other attractions as well as private tours with car and guide/driver for about $10 US an hour. Only improvement we can think of would be small refrigerators in rooms. Overall, a terrific experience and a real bargain.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

We ate about 6 meals (over 7 days) at the La Olla restaurant--fabulous food and great service. Wonderfully sophisticated Oaxacan cuisine with complex and subtle flavors and a heat level that's ideal for non-Mexicans. Their set-price lunch is a 5-star dining experience for about $7.50 US per person!

Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

5
Mexico Art Shopper
Houston, TX
Jan 18, 2011

Great price for a great location

This is our third stay at this hotel and every time we have found it to be clean with friendly staff and just the right amount of services. The rooms have free wireless internet and a free brunch that is simple but good. Parking is easy if you drive a car - if you fly in and take a taxi, there are all sorts of things within walking distance and the main plaza is about a 20 min walk away. Have never had a problem at this hotel and would recommend it to anyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Don't miss the multiple museums within a short (10 min) walk of the hotel.

Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

4
Jim
Detroit
Jul 16, 2010

great time in Oaxaca

Very nice hotel away from the crowds at the Zocalo, north of the Zocalo.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

5
Hoosier in Oaxaca
Bloomington, IN
Jan 29, 2010

Perfect place to stey!

We loved this place. At first we were looking for a more "local" place to stay, but chose this one as part of a package. We were blown away. The staff was helpful and very patient with my broken Spanish. We asked to be upgraded to a king size, which was done for us without hesitation or extra cost. The room (3rd floor) had a gorgeous view of the city and was far nicer than any of the hotels we visited in the States on this trip (even some 4-5 star ones). Marble showers, excellent cleaning services, plenty of space. And breakfast -- a great mix of local and American style food. Breakfast was fantastic -- best hotel breakfast hands down (scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, tortillas, fresh fruit, pan dulce, juice, etc -- awesome!). About a ten minute walk to the center of town, markets, etc. Best deal for the money out there. Comfort, comfort, comfort!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

3
T.T.
Business
San Francisco, CA
Jan 26, 2010

Not everything as stated....

Overall, not bad, but really not in the center of the historical section. Still about a 20 minute walk and in 85 degree heat, not pleasant. Pool was so small. Staff barely spoke English. Concierge nice but hardly any English. One day room was not made up by 1:30 p.m.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
1
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

5
Shooga
Chicago, IL
Dec 4, 2009

Excellent Hotel

The Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca is excellent for both the business traveler and the person who is looking for some much needed comforts after staying in hostels, etc. I´m the latter and found this hotel a welcome relief after nights in the Yucatan jungle and small hotels in Chiapas. Having a nice warm shower, comfortable bed, spotless room, and air conditioning were really refreshing. The hotel is in a nice area with lots of medical and dental offices and a park, but still several blocks from the downtown (zocalo) area. The walk isn´t difficult, though. Also, the hotel offers a complimentary breakfast in the morning which has a small variety of foods that may get old after a couple days, but is enjoyable for brief stays. Nevertheless, there are plenty of good places to eat in Oaxaca and the city is fantastic! In the end, I really recommend staying at the Holiday Inn if you are in need of some of the comforts of home.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

They have a tour operator right in the hotel and prices are very reasonable at 170-180 pesos per day-trip. The trips do not include entrance fees, however, so bring some extra cash along for those expenses and for any gifts in the village shops that they stop at.

Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

5
Ted
Business
Colima, Mexico
Mar 5, 2009

Perfect Hotel

Easy walk to centro historico. Easy parking. Good breakfast, lots of good restaurants nearby. Perfect location!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express OAXACA-CENTRO HISTORICO

Reviewer score

3
Holly
Athens
May 26, 2008

The pool is great

The pool area is just beautiful and we really enjoyed our patio, too. The beds are hard, though, and the bathroom is not ventilated and very claustrophobic and dark. The lobby was really pretty and the hot breakfast bar was very good. It served yogurt, fruit, all sorts of baked goods, cereal, refried beans, chilaquiles, scrambled eggs, & bacon. Lots of juices, milk, coffee, tea. I think that was the best part. Don't let the travel agent in the lobby sell you any package tours. My advice is to take a bus or a cab and visit sites on your own.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Monte Alban is just a short bus ride away & the ruins are absolutely beautiful.

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